
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Seen it?2010 | 116 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$336 million worldwide on a $200 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Newell
- Jake GyllenhaalPrince Dastan
- Gemma ArtertonTamina
- Ben KingsleyNizam
- Alfred MolinaSheik Amar
- Steve ToussaintSeso
- Toby KebbellGarsiv
- Richard CoyleTus
- Ronald PickupKing Sharaman
- Reece RitchieBis
- Gísli Örn GarðarssonHassansin Leader